Textiles
What natural fibre comes from sheep?
Wool
What tool do we use to cut fabric?
Fabric scissors
What machine is used to stitch fabric quickly?
Sewing machine
Which stitch looks like a dashed line?
Running stitch
What’s one safety rule when using needles?
Don’t put in mouth, don’t leave on floor, keep away from fingers, store safely
What plant is used to make cotton?
Cotton plant
What tool do we use to mark fabric before cutting or sewing?
Fabric pencil, tailor’s chalk, washable marker, fabric pen
What machine can cut fabric, vinyl, or paper into shapes?
Cricut machine
Which stitch is strongest for seams?
Backstitch
Which tool do you never put in your mouth?
Pins, needles, scissors
Name one man-made (synthetic) textile.
Polyester, nylon, acrylic
What tool do we use to measure body parts when making patterns?
Measuring tape
What do you press with your foot to make a sewing machine run?
Foot pedal
Which stitch is good for edges and decoration?
Blanket stitch
What is one difference between natural and synthetic textiles?
Natural comes from plants/animals, synthetic is man-made, strength, texture, durability
Which fibre is strongest: silk, cotton, or polyester?
Polyester
What happens if you use fabric scissors on paper?
They go blunt
Why is it important to change the sewing machine needle if it gets blunt?
So it doesn’t damage fabric, makes clean stitches
What do you wrap thread around under a button to keep it secure?
A pin
What is the name of the knot commonly used to start most macramé projects?
Lark’s head knot
Why might polyester be better than cotton for sports clothes?
Dries faster, resists wrinkles, stronger, more durable
Which tool is used to hold pieces of fabric together temporarily before sewing?
Pins
After the Cricut machine cuts out the vinyl, what do we need to do before applying it to fabric?
Weed the excess vinyl
Why might someone still choose to hand sew even if they have a machine?
More control, repairs, decoration, tradition, portable
Name one macramé knot used to create patterns or decorative designs in a project.
Square knot, half hitch, spiral knot, double half hitch, clove hitch